Amendment_No_2_AG-024B-S-11-9009.pdf

This document summarizes a federal contract opportunity for next generation airtanker services issued by the U.S. Forest Service. The Forest Service seeks to award seven line items for turbine-powered airtankers under a potential ten-year fixed price contract. Line items 1-3 would begin service in 2012 with a five-year base period and five one-year options, while line items 4-7 would begin in 2013 with a five-year base and four one-year options. Airtankers must have a minimum payload of 2,400 gallons and cruise at 300 knots with maximum payload. The Forest Service intends to release the solicitation on or about November 30, 2011 for daily availability rates, with no guaranteed minimum flight hours. The airtankers will provide aerial delivery of retardant nationwide in support of wildland fire suppression operations.